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Monday, July 12, 2010

ARLINGTON, VA. – Twenty-three Washington Capitals prospects, including all five selections from last month’s NHL Draft, will participate in the team’s annual development camp from July 12-17 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The camp, which features recent Capitals draft picks, select rookie players and other prospects, includes on- and off-ice workouts led by head coach Bruce Boudreau and his staff.

Among the confirmed participants are Capitals first-round draft picks Evgeny Kuznetsov (2010), Marcus Johansson (2009), Anton Gustafsson (2008) and Joe Finley (2005). Three participants – Cody Eakin, Braden Holtby and Zach Miskovic – played for the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears during their run to the 2010 Calder Cup. Two players from last season’s development camp played for the Capitals in 2009-10 (John Carlson and Mathieu Perreault).

All development camp on-ice workouts, which will include multiple scrimmages, are open to the public. The off-ice workouts are closed to the public. Camp concludes with a scrimmage on Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m., the highlight of Fan Fest that day will also include autograph sessions, interactive games, street hockey, a free public skate, the team’s annual equipment sale and an appearance from current Capitals forward Brooks Laich.

Capitals Summer Development Camp On Ice ScheduleSunday, July 11 Players arriveMonday, July 12 Group A on ice at 9:45 a.m.; Group B on ice at 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 13 Group B on ice at 9:30 a.m.; Group A on ice at 11:45 a.m.Wednesday, July 14 Group A on ice at 9:45 a.m.; Group B on ice at 11:15 a.m.; scrimmage at 3:15 p.m.Thursday, July 15 Scrimmage at 9 a.m.Friday, July 16 Group A on ice at 9:30 a.m.; Group B on ice at 11:15 a.m.Saturday, July 17 Scrimmage at 10 a.m.